In this task, you will closely examine a poem from the Romantic period. You will then write an essay that explains the poem by presenting a claim about it and providing an argument to support the claim. Your essay will also include an analysis of how specific elements affect the poem as a whole.

Choose a poem by one of the following poets:
Thomas Gray
William Blake
William Wordsworth
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Lord Byron
Percy Bysshe Shelley
John Keats

Below are some suggested poems for this activity: "The World Is Too Much with Us" by William Wordsworth "Mutability" by Percy Bysshe Shelley "This Living Hand" by John Keats "Work Without Hope" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge However, if you prefer to work on a different poem, it's a good idea to read through the entire instructions for this activity first to ensure that you choose a poem that is appropriate in length and complexity for the essay you'll be submitting. Which poem did you choose, and what influenced your selection?